{"id":8777,"date":"2011-07-19T22:22:25","date_gmt":"2011-07-20T02:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canyoustayfordinner.com\/2011\/07\/19\/slow-cooked-smoky-chipotle-brown-sugar-chicken\/"},"modified":"2019-06-12T14:22:58","modified_gmt":"2019-06-12T18:22:58","slug":"slow-cooked-smoky-chipotle-brown-sugar-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andiemitchell.com\/slow-cooked-smoky-chipotle-brown-sugar-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooked Smoky Chipotle Brown Sugar Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Smoky<\/h1>\n

When I slipped into my hostess dress* and threw a Mexican fiesta meets late \u201880s slumber party<\/a>\u00a0recently,\u00a0this smoky chipotle brown sugar pulled chicken stole the show. I glanced around my dinner table and smiled, my friends licking sticky fingers. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

*obviously pajamas<\/em><\/p>\n

Mmms and aaaahhhs and sighs and smiles and serious stains were setting in.<\/p>\n

This chicken had simmered all day in my slow cooker, caramelizing as golden as the brown sugar and\u00a0as fiery as the chipotle peppers.<\/p>\n

\"Smoky<\/p>\n

It’s\u00a0smoky with\u00a0hickory flavor, bright and aromatic from fresh\u00a0cilantro,\u00a0and thickened with fire roasted tomatoes.<\/p>\n

\"Smoky<\/p>\n

The secret really is in the sauce. I blended\u00a0a handful of wild flavors, poured it over chicken breasts, and let them cook away\u00a0all day long.<\/p>\n

That night during our party, we had a taco bar with that chicken, with warm\u00a0corn tortillas\u00a0and toppings like\u00a0\u00a0guacamole, crumbled queso fresco, shredded iceberg lettuce, caramelized red onion, and homemade salsa.<\/p>\n

Sloppy bliss,\u00a0friends.<\/p>\n

The next morning we found ourselves in my kitchen, scooping cold chipotle chicken up into our mouths with salty tortilla chips as spoons.<\/p>\n

No fork, no knife, no napkin.\u00a0A sink full of dirty dishes. Three cases of bed head.<\/p>\n

Six bags under our eyes altogether.<\/p>\n

A half eaten pie that we rationalized was a balanced breakfast of toast (pie crust), eggs (custard), and fruit.<\/p>\n

The whole day was beginning as happily as it had ended\u00a0the night before in my living room.<\/p>\n

Later that night\u00a0when my girls were gone, I had\u00a0just enough shredded chipotle chicken left over to make\u00a0a sandwich with broiled sharp cheddar on top :)<\/p>\n

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Slow Cooker Smoky Chipotle Brown Sugar Chicken<\/h2>\n
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Author: <\/span>Andie Mitchell<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>
  • 2<\/span> pounds<\/span> boneless<\/span> skinless chicken breast<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/4<\/span> cup<\/span> chopped red onion<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> cloves<\/span> garlic<\/span> minced<\/span><\/li>
  • 15<\/span> oz<\/span> can diced tomatoes with green chiles<\/span> recommended: Red Gold Original Tex-Mex Petite Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> chipotle pepper in adobo sauce<\/span> finely chopped (from a can)<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> tablespoons<\/span> packed brown sugar<\/span><\/li>
  • juice of 1 lime<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/4<\/span> cup<\/span> packed fresh cilantro<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/4<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> liquid smoke<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

    Instructions<\/h3>
    • Place chicken in the base of your slow cooker.<\/div><\/li>
    • Puree all remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor until well combined and smooth.<\/div><\/li>
    • Pour over chicken breasts and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Shred using two forks.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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